Roe Boat Works

Thursday, April 23. 2009

New venture: Paddles

Since restoration often has "down time" involved, waiting for epoxy to set/ paint to dry it was decided that a smaller project might prevent that time from being wasted. A book I got as a Christmas gift inspired me to try some Adirandack paddles. The photos are of my first effort in cherry.

The grain in this wood is beautiful with just a few coats of oil. It is light and the cherry has some pretty flame graining not apparent in the pictures.

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1958 Lyman "Satisfied" Bow repair

There were several spots on the bow that needed replacement.

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1958 Lyman "Satisfied" New Transom

The transom was too far gone to save so a new one was in order. Selected woods were chosen for this very visable part of the boat. The wood grain will look even better once it is varnished and polished to high sheen.

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Saturday, December 6. 2008

St. Lawrence Skiff returns to the River

As of December 4, 2008 the St. Lawrence Skiff has been sold.

Thank you for your interest.

Stay tuned for further restorations and new projects.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR.

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Tuesday, November 11. 2008

Today's look at SLS

After all the sanding, priming and painting the seats and floor boards go in to see how she looks.

Another view. Coming along nicely.

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

ST.Lawrence Skiff update

Missing/broken pieces are refabricated, steam bent and clamped in place

The skiff is "launched" to mark the water line.

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Wednesday, July 16. 2008

The Nana is Transformed

Yes, she is finally ready to go home. Here are some current pictures of NANA.

Ready for a family outing on the lake.

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Friday, May 2. 2008

Improvements

Quantum leap..................

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other pictures of progress....

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NANA restoration continues

Despite personal adversity this spring Pete has been orchestrating the continued restoration of the NANA. Pictures speak volumes. Here are several recent shots: